2008

With each New Year it seems as though it is harder and harder to believe that another 365 days has passed, and this year is no exception. 2007 was an exciting year full of new adventures, and looking back today it seems to have sped right on by. I'm ready to turn the page however and very much look ahead to the New Year. I am excited and what it has in story for not only us, but all of our friends and family.

Chad and I have spent the past 10 days in Oregon visiting my family for the holidays which has proven to be a great time to relax in a peaceful environment. We have taken some time to reflect back on this past year, and to also look ahead to our tasks when we return home to San Diego tomorrow. We continue to find ourselves more and more blessed with amazing family and friends, and to be given the ability to work the jobs that we do and to experience each day as it comes.

May you all enjoy a happy and healthy 2008!

Micah

I gave my hand at my first baby shoot a couple weeks ago and had a great time. Micah was an adorable and very well behaved baby. He is only three months old and has more than enough hair to get it cut! He was a great subject and very aware of the camera and his surroundings. Here is a shot of him after our shoot when he had just fallen asleep...kind of makes the heart break a little...in a good way of course:).

Paul & Sheena

On Saturday I had the chance to spend the afternoon with Paul and Sheena. They are an amazing couple and so much fun to hang out with and so easy to work with! Barring the cold December weather, a bit of wind, and a rain storm that cut our shoot short, we had a great time and were able to get some good photos of them.

Patrick & Michele Tie The Knot

I had so much fun with Patrick & Michele! They celebrated their wedding last Friday, September 23rd. Besides the fact that they are very much in love with each other, they are two friends of ours, which made the day that much more special. They got married at Presidio Park in downtown San Diego, then we made our way to the Oceanside Pier to shoot some photos...which also happens to be the same place they got engaged!

The whole day was very special from start to finish, and I wish Patrick and Michele only the best!

Beautiful San Diego

I Love Cool Architecture!

Have I ever mentioned that I love my job! Today I got the chance to photograph this beautiful home in La Jolla, CA. There is a concentration of unique and amazing homes in this area, but this on in particular is worth showing. I personally love the modern feel of the home, and of course the added bonus of having the ocean staring back at you wherever you turn.

Growing up, along with sports, I always had a passion for creating art...namely I loved to draw, paint and charcoal. I also went through a phase when I wanted to be an architect. On days like today, when I get to combine my passion for art along with being able to see some amazing architecture, I feel especially blessed to be doing what I am doing.

Oh yeah...and by the way if anybody is interested in purchasing this home it is running a cool $7.5 million!

Anybody Recognize These Chairs?

Cute Shot of Emma

Chad and I went over to check out the progress on the new home and decided to take Emma along for the ride...it must be nice to be a dog and to have going for a ride in the car the most exciting event of the day...the simple pleasures in life!